Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

Part III of our class on Bible translations.

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Lesson 1: We have to know when to take _________ ________________ (Matt 16:6-12; John 2:18-21, 3:3-5, 4:10-14, 6:51-54, 11:11-14).

Lesson 2: Jesus commands us:

(Part I) Not to __________________ (Luke 6:29a; John 18:22-23; Acts 22:25-26; Isa 50:6).

(Part II) To let ourselves ____ ______________ (Luke 6:29b; Exo 22:26-27; 1 Cor 6:7).

(Part III) To be ________________ (Luke 6:30a; Deut 15:7-8).

(Part IV) Not to pursue ______________________ (Luke 6:30b; Matt 18:28)

Lesson 3: Jesus’ disciples __________ ____________________ to God (Rom 12:19-20; Jam 1:20).

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Memory Verses: 1 Peter 1:3-5 

Day 1: Read Matt. 16:6-11 and discuss: What was Jesus referring to? Why did the disciples not understand him? Read Matt.13:10-13 & 1 Cor. 2:14 and discuss: Why did Jesus often teach in this way?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:27-30 and discuss: What were the four commands regarding treatment of our enemies?Who are the enemies in your life? That is, who are those you are most inclined to treat like a enemy? What specific prayers do you need to pray in order to repent of your lack of love towards your enemies? Tell someone else and pray together.

Day 3: Read Acts 16:35-37 & 22:25-29: Why was Paul even in these situations? In what specific ways has obedience to God’s call and command brought about a similar situation in your own life? In what ways do you think Paul was tempted to react sinfully? Thinking back to your own situations, what happened? Did you react sinfully or – with God’s help – did you react in a way that glorified God?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott (Elder) and John LaPierre (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Andy & Gwen Stephenson, Isaac Studt, Jesse & Mary Studt, Carl & Audrey Templin, Ellie Templin, Diane Tompkins

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State State Rep. Brandon P. Vick; Nation – Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane

An Unreached People Group: Bulang (Buddhist, China)

Part II of our classon Bible translations.

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Lesson 1: (Part I) The Law commanded loving your ________________, (Part II) but __________ __________________ loving your enemy (Lev 6:2, 19:18, 25:14; Exo 20:16-17, 21:14 cf. Luke 6:27a).

Lesson 2: The Old Testament foreshadows New Testament truths:

(Part I) Taking ________ ________ (John 1:29; Heb 10:4, 11; 1 John 3:5 cf. 2 Sam 12:13).

(Part II) ______ __________ (John 3:3-10 cf. 1 Sam 10:9; Jer 31:33; Eze 11:19, 36:26).

(Part III) ______________ (Lev 16:4, 24; Eze 36:25; 2 Kin 5:10, 14).

(Part IV) ____________ ______________ (Exo 23:4-5; Pro 25:21; Rom 12:19-20).

Lesson 3: __________________ ____________ means living to a higher standard (Luke 6:27-28; Matt 18:21-22; 1 Pet 2:21-23).

  

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Memory Verses: Psalm 84:10-12

Day 1: Read Luke 6:27-36, Ex. 20:16, 21:14; Lev. 6:2, 25:14 and discuss: Why would it have been shocking to hear what Jesus said in Luke 6:27? Think carefully about your life and explain a situation where you had an encounter with an “enemy”. Explain what happened; explain your thoughts and actions. Did your actions, or reactions, reflect Jesus’ teaching in Luke 6:27? Why, or why not?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:27-36 and focus on 28a, and discuss: What does it mean to “bless those who curse you”? What is the application for your relationships in your family? What about in your school or workplace?

Day 3: Read Luke 6:27-36 and Ex. 23:4; Prov. 25:21 and discuss: How do these OT passages inform our understanding of Jesus’ teaching? Did Jesus really say something new? Or did he simply expand a “old” teaching? Explain your answer. Read 1 Pet. 2:21-24. In what ways was Jesus an “example”? In what practical and realistic ways can you follow his example in your own life?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague (Elder) and Dave Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Allan & Kandie Schmitz, Malyna Schmitz, Paul & Erin Seidel, Matt & Beth Snyder, Gary & Linda Sprague, Scott & Summer Steenbarger

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State - Lt. Governor Brad Owen; Nation – Vice President Joe Biden

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Kol (Hindu, in India)

Part I of our class on Bible translations.

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Lesson 1: Understanding the Beatitudes and Woes:

(Part I) The Beatitudes discuss spiritual favor, and the woes discuss spiritual ____________.

(Part II) The Beatitudes are encouragements for believers, and the woes are ________________ for unbelievers.

(Part III) The Beatitudes are the opposite of the world’s teaching, and so are ______ ________.

Lesson 2: Applying the Beatitudes and Woes:

(Part I) Blessed are those who recognize their spiritual poverty, and cursed are those who think they’re spiritually ________. (6:20b cf. 6:24a; 18:11 cf. 18:13; Luke 2:25).

(Part II) Blessed are those who hunger for righteousness, and cursed are those who have __________ ________ (6:21a cf. 25a).

(Part III) Blessed are those who mourn over sin, and cursed are those who __________ at sin (6:21b cf. 6:25b; 13:28; Jam 4:8-10).

(Part IV) Blessed are those persecuted for Christ, and cursed are those who love the ____________ of men (6:22-23 cf. 6:26; Gal 1:10; 2 Sam 15:2-6; Jer 5:31; Mic 2:11; 2 Pet 2:1).

Lesson 3: The Beatitudes describe those living for eternity, and the woes describe those ____________ for today (Heb 11:24-26 cf. Luke 16:19-25).

Lesson 4: Jesus discussed ________, because He is loving.

 

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Memory Verses: Psalm 86:5-7 

Day 1: Read Luke 6:24-26 and discuss: What is a “woe”? All people are “spiritually poor”, but after that Pastor Scott said there are two categories of people. What are those two categories? Read Luke 18:9-14. What lessons can you draw from this parable? In what specific ways could you cultivate the attitude of someone who recognizes their spiritual poverty?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:24-26 and discuss: Jesus says woe to those who “have their fill”. What are some examples in our society and culture of those who “have their fill”? In what ways have you demonstrated this sort of attitude? How can you cultivate an attitude of someone who hungers for righteousness?

Day 3: Read Luke 6:24-26, 2 Sam 15:2-6 and discuss: What are the sorts of things that people do to get attention? What sorts of things have you done (or been tempted to do) to try to gain popularity?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald (Elder) and Steve Moeller (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): James & Christina Post, Doug & Terese Raney, John & Judy Ream, Clairissa Ream, Mike & Julie Reardon

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Police Chief Phillip Crochet; State - Governor Jay Inslee; Nation – President Barack Obama

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda)

An Unreached People Group: Tibetan, Zhugqu (Buddhist, in China)

Lesson 1: The Beatitudes:

(Part I) Discuss spiritual favor (Luke 6:20-23).

(Part II) Are encouragements for believers (Luke 6:20, 22, 23; Matt 5:1).

(Part III) Are the opposite of the world’s teaching (Luke 6:24-26).

Lesson 2: Blessed are those who:

(Part I) Recognize their spiritual poverty (Luke 4:18, 6:20, 18:13; Pro 30:8-9; Psa 40:17, 86:1, 109:22; Isa 66:2).

(Part II) Hunger for righteousness (Matt 5:6, 6:11, 33; Pro 30:8-9; Isa 8:21; Luke 6:21; Rom 10:3; Phil 3:4-9).

(Part III) Mourn ________ ______ (Luke 6:21b; Psa 119:53, 136, 158; Eze 9:4; Ezra 10:6; Neh 13:25; Gen 21:6; John 8:21; Rev 7:17, 21:4).

(Part IV) Are persecuted ______ ____________ (Luke 6:22; John 9:22, 34; 2 Tim 3:12; Acts 5:41, 16:25; 1 Pet 4:13; Phil 3:10).

Lesson 3: There’s no blessing for __________ a __________________ person (1 Pet 2:19-20; Pro 17:12; 1 Sam 25:17, 25

Lesson 4: The Beatitudes ________________ __________ who live for eternity (Heb 11:24-26; Rom 8:18; 2 Cor 4:17).

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Memory Verses: Isaiah 40:28-29

Day 1: Read Luke 6:21 and discuss: What is this verse not saying? What is it saying? Read Ps.119:136, 53, 158 and discuss: Why did David write these things? What sorts of things are happening in our society that should cause us to grieve? What sin in your own life should cause you to grieve?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:22 and discuss: What usually produces laughter? What sorts of things does Jesus say will produce laughter? In what ways will men’s hate be revealed to us? How can we tell that people are persecuting us for Christ versus our own actions?

Day 3: Read Luke 6:23 and discuss: Why can we rejoice for being persecuted? Read Heb. 11:24-26 and discuss: How is Moses a good example of someone who ‘lived for eternity’?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott (Elder) and Jesse Studt (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): John & Dyan McCamish, Mike & Cheryl Mercurio, Steve & Terri Moeller, Ethan Miller, Dick & Tricia Moss, Jake & Kelli Motzkus

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Mayor Will Finn; State - State Senator Dean Takko; Nation – Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: : India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Malay (Muslim, in Malaysia)

Lesson 1: The Beatitudes:

(Part I) Discuss __________________ favor (Luke 6:20-23).

(Part II) Are ____________________________ for believers (Luke 6:20, 22, 23; Matt 5:1).

(Part III) Are the ________________ of the ______________ teaching (Luke 6:24-26).

Lesson 2: Blessed are those who:

(Part I) __________________ their spiritual poverty (Luke 4:18, 6:20, 18:13; Pro 30:8-9; Psa 40:17, 86:1, 109:22; Isa 66:2).

(Part II) ____________ for righteousness (Matt 5:6, 6:11, 33; Pro 30:8-9; Isa 8:21; Luke 6:21; Rom 10:3; Phil 3:4-9).

Pastor Scott wrote three blog posts from this sermon:

5 tips for understanding the Beatitudes

Do you have a spiritual hunger?

What does it mean to be spiritually poor?

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Ephesians 4:26

Day 1: Read Luke 6:17 and discuss: What is the significance of the order given in the second half of the verse (“hearing” then “healing”), in the description of Jesus and his ministry? Why do some people seem more drawn to signs and wonders than to Jesus teaching?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:20-23 and discuss: How would you finish this sentence: “The Beatitudes describe…”? Before you heard this sermon how would you have defined or described “blessed”? What is the definition of “blessed” given by Pastor Scott? Read Rom.14:22, 1 Cor.7:40, & Acts 26:2for more references to this idea.

Day 3: Read Luke 6:20, Matt.5:3, Ps.40:17, 86:1, 109:22 and discuss: What does it mean to be “poor”? What does it not mean? Those who arespiritually poor will recognize certain things about themselves: what are those things? Read Luke 6:21 and discuss: What are the two ways to understand “hunger for righteousness”?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague (Elder) and Randy Hanson (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Steve & Tammy Martel, Andy & Wendy MacFarlane, Don & Sharee MacKay, DJ & Molly Malinowski, Peggy Marrs

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State - State Senator Ann Rivers; Nation – Vice President Joe Biden

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane

An Unreached People Group: Axi (Ethnic Religions, in China)

Lesson 1: The Lord chose men that lacked:

(Part I) ________________ (Mark 9:34, 10:35-41).

(Part II) __________ (Matt 8:26, 14:31, 16:8, 17:20; Mark 16:14).

(Part III) ____________________ (Matt 26:31-35; Mark 14:50).

(Part IV) __________________ training.

Lesson 2: (Part I) God doesn’t ____________ as man ______________, (Part II) because He doesn’t ______ as man ________ (Deut 7:6-7; Judg 6:15; 1 Cor 1:26-29; Luke 6:40; 1 Sam 16:7; Rev 2:9, 3:17).

Lesson 3: God sees what He can ____ with ____________ (Acts 4:13, 17:6; Isa 42:3 cf. Matt 12:20).

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Memory Verses: Colossians 3:1-3

Day 1: Read Mk.9:34, 10:35-41 and discuss: Describe humility; what does a humble person look like? What do they do/not do? When was the last time you had a similar attitude to that of the disciples and their desire for greatness? Describe that situation and what came of it.

Day 2: Read Matt.8:26, 14:31, 16:8, 17:20 and discuss: What was the last situation in which you know for certain you lacked faith? Describe that situation and what you learned from it. How do you cultivate faith? What is given to you for the purpose of strengthening your faith?

Day 3: Read Deut.7:6-7, Judges 6:15 and discuss: Why did God choose Israel? Gideon? When choosing how to spend your time when it comes to relationships with other Christians, what characteristics do you look for? How are your considerations different than God’s? Should your considerations be changed or modified? If so, how?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald (Elder) and Steve Johnson (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Danny & Jill Lee, Robby & Shelly Lehtonen, Austin Lehtonen, Mitch & Judy Lindeken, Matthew & Jessica Lindeken

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State - State Rep. Ed Orcutt; Nation – President Barack Obama

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Assamese (Muslim, in Bhutan)

Lesson 1: Jesus chose The Twelve:

(Part I) When __________________ was at its __________ (Luke 5:17-6:12a; John 5:16)

(Part II) ____ __________ the 12 tribes of Israel (Luke 6:13, 22:29-30; Matt 21:43; 1 Pet 2:9; Eph 2:19-20).

Lesson 2: Don’t let your __________ ____________ your service to God (Luke 6:14; Matt 17:24-27; 1 Tim 4:12; Jer 1:4-8; 1 Cor 13:11).

Lesson 3: Most of us will ____ ________ ________ Judas Thaddaeus (Luke 6:16; Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Acts 1:13; John 14:22; 1 Thes 4:11; Jer 45:5).

Lesson 4: God __________ ________________ in our faithfulness to “small things” (Zech 4:10; 1 Cor 10:31; Col 3:17; John 4:34).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Psalm 1:3-4

Day 1: Read Luke 5:17-6:12 and discuss: What were “those days” like when Jesus was choosing his disciples? Who were the religious authorities at the time? What was their attitude towards Jesus? Read Luke 4:42, 5:16, 9:18, 28 and discuss: What was Jesus’s pattern or work and rest? Why did he rest? What is your pattern of work and rest?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:14, 1 Tim. 4:12, Jeremiah 1:4-7 and discuss: Based on these passages and Pastor Scott’s explanation, why should you not let youth hinder your service to God? Are you serving God, now? If so, how did you come to the point of serving in these ways? How did you know you should? If not, why are you not serving? Read 1 Cor. 13:11: What sorts of things should mark the transition from child to adult? If you are a youth, are you steadily progressing towards adulthood? Why or why not?

Day 3: Read 1 Thess. 4:11, Jer. 45:5, Zech. 4:10 and discuss: Why is it a good thing that most of us will be more like Judas Thaddaeus than Peter? What is the significance of Baruch and what he desired? Contrast how the world sees “great things” vs. how God sees “great things."

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott (Elder) and Dave Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Mike & Bobbi Haulk, Jeff & Tamy Hicks, Steve & Keri Johnson, Randi Johnson, Cary & Vennessia Johnson

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland City Council; State: State Rep. Brian Blake; Nation – Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Japanese (Buddhist, in Japan)